Rsyslog is an enhanced multi-threaded syslogd supporting, among others, MyS QL, syslog/tcp, RFC 3195, permitted sender lists, filtering on any message part, and fine grain output format control. It is quite compatible to stock syskl ogd and can be used as a drop-in replacement. Its advanced features make it suitable for enterprise-class, encryption protected syslog relay chains whi le at the same time being very easy to setup for the novice user.